| assignment |
something given as a task, such as a job or lesson. |
| beat |
to hit again and again. |
| boil1 |
the state of a liquid when it reaches a certain temperature and starts to turn into a gas. |
| cloud |
a white or gray mass of small drops of water high in the sky above the earth. |
| courtesy |
good, polite manners. |
| decorate |
to make more attractive by adding things. |
| fire |
the heat, light, and flames made when something burns. |
| gun |
a weapon with a tube made of metal from which bullets are fired. |
| jewel |
a special stone that has been cut and made smooth. Jewels are used to make jewelry. |
| overnight |
lasting or staying one night. |
| raise |
to move to a higher position. |
| ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States. |
| swallow |
to cause food to go from the mouth to the stomach. |
| sweat |
to give off a liquid through the skin. |
| uniform |
a special suit of clothing worn by all members of a particular group. |